It is important to understand the yin-yang of foods. In an earlier article on food for health and wellness, you learned about the Japanese dish yuki nabe, or “snow” hot pot, made with daikon and tofu. This article is about why a dish of fish and burdock root, known as gobo in Japanese, is a ...
Yin Lihua from Nanyang (A.D. 5-64) was the empress of the Eastern Han Dynasty. She was a descendant of Guan Zhong, famed prime minister of the State of Qi during the Spring and Autumn Period. As graceful as a cloud, as gentle as a melody, ancient Chinese noblewomen were like water — nurturing to all ...
Throughout 2017, there were several disasters in the United States, including mass shootings and severe flooding. However, in the midst of these painful events, many touching stories came to shine a light on human kindness, leaving a valuable record for the year. This is a brief review. During a shooting in February, a 24-year-old American ...
Ancient Fenghuang is an exceptionally well-preserved town and sits on the western border of Hunan Province. It is in an area with exceptional natural beauty where mountains, water, and blue skies prevail. Upon arrival, you will be captivated by its air of mystery, elegance, and primitive simplicity. Located on the banks of the Tuojiang River ...
China is an old and profound culture. It has a long history of novels and historical legends. Among these classic pieces are four very essential novels that have inherited the name “China’s Big Four” among Chinese. But besides China’s Big Four, there are a number of other historical entities that come in the power of four, ...
New research indicates that if women are exposed to air pollution just prior to conception, or during the first month of pregnancy, they face an increased risk of their children being born with birth defects, such as cleft lip, palate, or abnormal hearts. The increased risk may be modest; however, the potential impact on a ...
Researchers at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center have discovered the highly addictive drug in tobacco products, called nicotine, may help people with sarcoidosis, a chronic inflammatory lung disease. The main symptom of most lung diseases is shortness of breath, however, with sarcoidosis, its debilitating fatigue makes it frequently misdiagnosed. When left untreated, the ...
A scarf is a very versatile accessory and fitting for various occasions. Especially in winter, a scarf offers welcomed protection for your neck and chest against the cold weather. There are many ways to wear a scarf both for fashion and for practical reasons. Scarves are among the most popular luxury decorations for ladies and young girls. ...
Just recently, the world was rattled by the announcement that an Artificial Intelligence (AI) entity was granted citizenship. In fact, the AI known as Sofia didn’t become a citizen of just any country, it was granted citizenship by Saudi Arabia. While this may come as a shock to some, others see it as a further step ...
Never before has a woman been so dedicated to bonsai art as Amy Liang (梁悅美). A native Taiwanese, she was born into a respected family in northern Taiwan and married a prominent gynecologist/obstetrician before becoming an internationally renowned bonsai master. Please watch the video about legendary bonsai master Amy Liang and her museum: As noted in ...
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